Certified Tutors From Pacific University

...creative thinking into classrooms, K-6. Prior to becoming a teacher, I had extensive experience tutoring students of all ages, from second grade all the way up to those at the graduate level. I've tutored U.S. History at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; World History at the middle school level; Earth Science and reading...

...where they might be struggling. I'm a Special Education teacher/Learning Specialist who works with students who have various types of learning disabilities and communication disorders, such as Autism, ADHD etc. I am responsible for evaluating students to determine eligibility for special education and creating Individual Education Plans. I work in a resource room teaching small...

...always come back to my hometown, Portland, Oregon. After earning a partial International Baccalaureate degree, I moved to England to pursue a science degree when I was eighteen. While I was there, however, I realized that I needed to focus on my true passion, writing. I came home and earned my BA in English with...

...at the same school as a classroom teacher, Talented and Gifted Coordinator and Title 1 Literacy Specialist. I am positive that the reason I was so successful was because of the relationships I worked hard to foster with kids and their families. Leading with humor, kindness and a listening ear, I am able to get...

...subject areas to tutor. Both subjects have a number of ways that they can be taught and learned. I find that my grasp on both of these subjects allows me to adapt my teaching style and approach to best accommodate the learning style of the learner. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing indoor soccer, exercising,...

...provider experience, although I plan to one day enter into a career involving teaching or therapy. I would characterize my tutoring style as patient, collaborative, resourceful/creative and optimistic. For fun I enjoy running and triathlons, puzzles/games, karaoke, writing, and reading; I have, in the past, enjoyed acting in small theater productions, as well.... Both as a teacher and as a human being, I maintain that there is hope for everyone. That is, I believe--I know--everyone is...

...setting for three years. I became a tutor originally at Southeastern Louisiana University where I was involved in the Center for Student Excellence's Supplemental Instructor Program. Through that campus service, I was able to be a specialized tutor for English and Writing classes, primarily those offered to freshmen and sophomores. I'm very fortunate that I...

...Education teacher. I have taught in multiple states including Virginia, Maryland and Oregon. I have a degree in Special Education/General Education K-8 and an ESL endorsement from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. I am currently working on my children's book and decided to step out of the classroom, but I miss the relationships I...

...frees kids to think with an open mind. This freedom of imagination let’s kids comprehend more completely who they are and who they aspire to be. It’s all about possibilities! My personal teaching style is filled with this positive urgency, humor and energy—“Let’s do it and do it now!” Be it a special education class,...

...tournaments on my high school math team. I had a drive to constantly learn new ways of solving math problems and to get faster and more efficient at getting to the solution of complex equations. This experience allowed me to build a strong base of knowledge in math as well as taught me the idea...

...I am recent graduate from Pacific University's Graduate School of Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as well as promote the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize...

...English as a Second Language and Nursing Assistant studies both online and in-person for Spokane Community College. I have a Masters Degree in English from Eastern Washington University. I have experience teaching beginners who are new to English and have also worked with more advanced college students at the university level. I enjoy learning about...

...both the Middle and High School levels and have really enjoyed the ride throughout those years. My experiences have been teaching both in a brick and mortar school and even a few years of teaching strictly online. In addition, I have been an Administrator and Athletic Director. My passion though is in teaching students face-to-face...

...teaching children of varying grades and ability levels. My career includes classroom teaching, specialist teaching positions (ESL and children with Autism), administering specialist programs and substitute teaching in a variety of classroom settings. My experience along with my unique talents, devotion and trainings not only give me the ability to teach in any classroom environment,...

...percentile on the February 2017 test, but not without a lot of work. I worked my way up from the 150s up to the 170s and I honestly believe the LSAT is one of the most learnable standardized you can take. My methods revolve around making the test a more step-by-step process and not getting...

...eight about my dog. In the author's bio, I wrote about wanting to be an author when I grew up. Now that I am a bonafide "grown up," all I want to do is help kids fall in love with literature and language. I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in English with an...

...powerpoints), logical (reasoning and formulaic mathematics), and group (students worked in groups for projects); students provided feedback throughout the courses and I modified my strategies and approach. My teaching philosophy is the fundamental in understanding any subject is simplicity. All work and no play makes one bored hence outside of academia I engage in volunteer...

I am a high school biology teacher with a background in science and a Masters in cognitive psychology. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was in high school myself, and deeply enjoy the challenge of figuring out exactly how to help each of my students!

...a graduate student studying creative writing, and I have bachelors degrees in creative writing and psychology, with a minor in literature. I currently teach first year expository writing at the Ohio State University, and have taught writing workshops and literature courses in the past. I would love to help with academic writing, or creative works!

Hi! My name is Ben Hopwood and I recently graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelors in Journalism. I am so excited to work as a tutor and cannot wait to help guide young minds along their paths to success.